Govt. appeals to farmers not to use canal water for irrigation
The district administration has appealed to farmers not to use canal water for irrigation and use water judiciously.As many as seven of the 15 taluks have received normal rainfall but the rest have received scanty rains. Overall, the district has 20% rainfall deficit. However, for now, we have planned to use the water for drinking purposes only.
- ▪The district administration has appealed to farmers not to use canal water for irrigation and use water judiciously.As many as seven of the 15 taluks have received normal rainfall but the rest have received scanty rains.
- ▪Overall, the district has 20% rainfall deficit.
- ▪However, for now, we have planned to use the water for drinking purposes only.
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The district administration has appealed to farmers not to use canal water for irrigation and use water judiciously.As many as seven of the 15 taluks have received normal rainfall but the rest have received scanty rains. Overall, the district has 20% rainfall deficit. Compared to last year, the water storage in Hidkal and Navilutirtha reservoirs is less this year.The government has instructed to use the available water for drinking purposes until next summer, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan said here on Friday.“Some people are demanding to release water into the canals for feeding the crops. However, for now, we have planned to use the water for drinking purposes only.
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